How to solve the problem: One easy way to fix a frozen car lock is by using regular hand sanitizer. The alcohol in it will remove the ice and allow you to unlock your car. Just put a few drops of hand sanitizer onto your key or into the keyhole, and see it working its magic.

You can also use a good old method to fix this problem: heat your car key with a match or lighter, and insert it into the lock. Just be careful not to burn yourself.

How to prevent: To keep a car lock from freezing, try spraying a little WD-40 into the keyhole. If you take a moment to do this simple procedure before the cold days of winter hit, you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble!